Odd game. We were outplayed much of the time but we looked the more dangerous side. Fair result, I think. Credit to Huddersfield; they seemed more switched on than our guys. Props to Ospina, who took a lickin' and kept on tickin'. My player of the game. Neither side had anything much to play for. The home fans planned a tribute (22nd minute, natch) to our departing boss, who appreciated it a lot. We broke the away game curse in 2018, finally.
It speaks to how much class Wenger has that while most Arsenal supporters wanted him to leave, they all respect the hell out of him and were grateful for the good years and the trophies. He recognizes that his legacy isn't just in the stadium and the trophy case, but in the human interactions that the Arsenal way has fostered. That's something I hope we build on, rather than tear down; it can happen quickly under a manager like Mourinho. Wenger never blamed the players, even when they screwed up. He kept faith with them, healthy or injured, in form and out, and even after they left the club. Real class.
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Serie A worked out as I hoped, with Juventus winning the double again and Roma qualifying for Champions' League, with the inside track on 3rd place and direct entry into the group stage. Fiorentina, unfortunately, is out of Europe.
Adopted team Notts County drew 1-1 at Coventry in the first leg of the promotion semi from League 2. Fingers crossed.
I've always admired Wayne Rooney, but I hope he doesn't come to DC United. It's too much money, and I want to see them try to improve the old fashioned way.
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